Supporting people with Parkinson’s-related dementia
A free, interactive course for health and care professionals exploring Parkinson’s-related dementia.
Who is the course for?
Health and care professionals.
About the course
This self-directed course will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s-related dementia.
You will learn about the types of dementia that most commonly affect people living with Parkinson’s, explore associated risk factors and recognise the symptoms to look out for. You will reflect on the impact Parkinson’s-related dementia can have mentally, socially and financially, for the individual and their carers. The course also explores the importance of effective communication, both in daily interactions, and during difficult conversations about future planning, to ensure a person’s wishes are taken into account.
Working at your own pace, you will have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and explore practical approaches to enhance your support for people living with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s-related dementia.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- identify the types of dementia that most commonly affect people with Parkinson's
- recognise the risk factors and symptoms of Parkinson's-related dementia and know what to do if you see these symptoms in an undiagnosed patient
- describe the impact Parkinson’s-related dementia can have on patients and carers
- adapt your approach for each individual to provide high quality, ongoing, person-centred care
- communicate effectively and openly with patients, residents, and carers, empowering them to make informed decisions
- provide support for carers, acknowledging and validating their role.
Returning learners can access this course by logging in to their Knowing Parkinson's account.
New learners can access this course by creating a new Knowing Parkinson's account.
Acknowledgements
Our thanks go to Louise Lloyd, Training Developer at Alzheimer’s Society; Linda Moss, Senior Nurse Adviser at Parkinson’s UK, and Gini Dellow, Policy Manager (Mental Health & Dementia) at Parkinson’s UK, for their support with developing and reviewing the course content.